Great Lakes communities will use the funds to build green infrastructure that will keep millions of gallons of runoff out of the lakes.

In this week’s news briefs, the city of Montreal budgets $540 million for an expansive lead pipe replacement project, and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s top pick for executive director drops out.

In this week’s news briefs, a New Mexico city will replace an outdated lift station following an agreement with the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission, and a Georgia county settles a stormwater lawsuit for $150,000.

EPA awards $2.7 million in grants to help communities control stormwater runoff and improve water conservation.

The Dire States Equipment Grant is open to municipal, county and other local governments to help offset the costs of building or repairing critical infrastructure.

Six communities receive funding for the planning and design phases of various water, stormwater and wastewater projects

Pascoag Utility District awarded $2.4 million in loans and grants through the USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental program

The national network is a cooperative groundwater data collection, management and reporting system that will be based on data from selected wells

The Innovative Conservation Program seeks to advance water-saving efforts by finding new and innovative methods for using supplies more efficiently

In light of the crises in Flint, Michigan, water utilities around the country are asking, 'What's the best way to handle lead?'